What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

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JawadShafiq
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What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

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Dear friends,
I want to know what is the most shade tolerant grass for lawn, I live in Lahore. Also kindly tell me the local/Urdu names of the grass that you will suggest.

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Re: What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

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No Chance of any type of grass in shade.


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JawadShafiq
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Re: What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

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Umair wrote:No Chance of any type of grass in shade.


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But there must be some grass types which are most shade tolerant than others..... my question is which one the MOST shade tolerant ?
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Re: What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

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American grass, Korean grass....
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Re: What is the MOST shade tolerant grass for lawn?

Post by kernul »

I've tried 3 so far; the desi paki variety which disappears or turns brown in the winter. Dhaka grass, which fairs reasonably well, and Korean grass which is best in shade.
I don't know what the real names are, but korean grass is your best friend.
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